SOC 47-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Construction and Building Inspectors — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $76,650, median pay for Construction and Building Inspectors in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $74,690 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,650, median pay for Construction and Building Inspectors in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $74,690 closely. Pay ranges from under $56,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,520 to $95,270.
The area has 2,460 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sierra Vista records the highest median at $82,240. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 197th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,620 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $63,520 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,650 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $95,270 | +27.6% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +55.2% |
| Mean | $80,820 | +8.2% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $82,240 | 40 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $65,390 | 80 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $63,650 | 100 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $63,630 | 70 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $63,110 | 320 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $62,360 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $76,650 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$76,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,117US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,650 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,620 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sierra Vista, at $82,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Construction and Building Inspectors in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $76,650, or $36.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,690, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 2.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sierra Vista, at $82,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,460 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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